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NM05 HTC

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 HTC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,113 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,178 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 44,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,856 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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NM05 HTC is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 84,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NM05 HTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NM05 HTC?

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What year was NM05 HTC registered?

NM05 HTC is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 24 July 2005.

Is NM05 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM05 HTC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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